Thibaut Faivre was appointed as the new Head of Sales and Program Delivery for Middle East, Africa, and India, and he took up his duties on 1 September 2024. In his new role, Thibaut will spearhead Airbus initiatives to enhance regional partnerships, build trust in the company’s capabilities, and drive business growth with key customers and stakeholders across the three regions.
With over 15 years of experience in defence, security, and intelligence, Thibaut Faivre brings a strong expertise to his new role. His background spans missile propulsion, unmanned air systems, as well as satellite images, C4I and communications. Having spent four years in Abu Dhabi managing satellite imagery and defence solutions, Thibaut has developed a deep understanding of the regional security landscape, positioning him well to lead Airbus’ strategic initiatives in the Middle East, Africa and India.
These truly unique regions have advanced safety and security needs, shaped by both geopolitical factors and a strong demand for innovation. Under Thibaut Faivre’s leadership, dedicated teams are committed to enhance public safety infrastructure, ensuring that both governmental and private sector organisations are properly equipped to meet the current challenges in the Middle East, Africa and India. This involves driving the adoption of cutting-edge mission- and business-critical communication and collaboration solutions including by strengthening long-term regional partnerships and expanding into new markets.
As part of his new role, Thibaut Faivre signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance enterprise communication solutions with Etisalat, represented by Abubaker Mohamed Almarzooqi, on 15 October 2024 at GITEX Global in Dubai.
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Airbus Public Safety and Security
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